Through GoDigitalQld, the Queensland Government is encouraging the use of digital technologies by government agencies, business and individuals, to create business opportunities, promote economic growth and improve the lives and lifestyles of Queenslanders.

This interactive engagement space is regularly updated with digital activities and opportunities. Here are some of the latest ‘digital’ activities and opportunities happening at the moment.

Through GoDigitalQld, the Queensland Government is encouraging the use of digital technologies by government agencies, business and individuals, to create business opportunities, promote economic growth and improve the lives and lifestyles of Queenslanders.

This interactive engagement space is regularly updated with digital activities and opportunities. Here are some of the latest ‘digital’ activities and opportunities happening at the moment.

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Categories and Problems: There are 5 categories to address over the weekend:

1.The way we experience the city – activate the river, wheelchair accessibility, inner city green space, attracting international expos, condensed living, social interactions (integrated guide to events, bands, markets, available restaurants, travel, parking, and accommodation), city safety and bringing it all together.

My view from the paddock hasn’t been mango trees recently, instead it has been city lights and busy streets as I have been fortunate enough to attend both the Nuffield Australia farming conference and the GrowAg summit over the last few weeks.

At the risk of sounding corny - my take home from my time away from the farm, is that it is an incredibly exciting time to be involved in Agriculture.

The global trends of a rural to urban migration wave, combined with a hungrier world, a wealthier world, choosy customers and transformative technology make for a ripe mix... Continue reading

For the second year in a row, the Indigenous business community is celebrating Indigenous Business Month. Most Australians don't realised that since time immemorial Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have been trading and engaging in commerce, both within and across the continent, as well as with others from other places, in particular the country we now know of as Indonesia. Stereotypes about Aboriginal people, communities and cultures exist that assumes that we do not 'do' business nor are adept at it. Indeed I still meet Australians everyday who are surprised and confounded by the very idea of Indigenous business.

From the sheep’s back to the resources boom Australia’s economic drivers are constantly changing. We are now in the information age where data has moved from a backroom process of industry to a commodity in its own right. With the Queensland Government’s Advance Queensland innovation agenda and the Commonwealth Government’s National Innovation and Science Agenda, our governments are striving to diversify the economy through science, technology and innovation. However, Australia’s transition to a new knowledge-based economy cannot be achieved by government alone.

Join us for a discussion on how university, industry and governments can work together to strengthen our existing... Continue reading

Building a successful Business in the digital age presents a whole range of challenges and considerations. Simply doing something better or smarter using digital technology is not enough!

Most traditional type Businesses are created with an idea of doing something better or a unique idea based on evolving technologies and or demand. In all cases, startup Businesses are built by passionate individuals with confident technical, commercial or strategic backgrounds and the underlying motivation to succeed.

As the Business evolves, the individual or team builds out the operational structure - systems and tools to allow the Business to grow. Statistically, for... Continue reading

Nominations for 2016 are now open - closing 5 August 2016 - click here for details and to nominate.

Will you and your team be celebrated at this year's excellence awards? Now is the time to start reflecting on the proudest achievements and the most impressive projects of the last twelve months. The Asia Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards (APSEA) celebrates the achievements of the spatial industry and showcases the finest projects and the most significant performance of both individuals and organisations. Online entries are invited for both individuals and industry via the APSEA website. Winners of the Queensland awards... Continue reading

With so many options on the market it can be confusing and challenging to choose a broadband service that suits your business. ACCAN has published information for small businesses that aims to help them understand the available broadband options so they can make the best choice for the operational needs of their business.

What products are available?

There's a range of Digital Subscriber Line options, as well as Hybrid Fibre Coaxial Cable, wirless and satellite options available to small businesses, our tip sheet gives information on all of these. The product you choose should be the one that best matches... Continue reading

Did you know that when you upload a video to YouTube it automatically adds captions using voice recognition software? In theory this is a great feature which will help consumers who are deaf or hard of hearing to access these videos. However, the software isn’t always accurate and if the auto-captions aren’t edited then often they are incomprehensible.

ACCAN has become increasingly aware of this issue and is calling on all Government agencies, politicians, political parties and any other organisations that post videos online to fix their auto-generated captions.

Thousands of people around the country depend on captions to enjoy... Continue reading

Buying and selling property is about to get a whole lot easier in Queensland. Property exchange can now be finalised online.

Property transactions are one of the last major financial dealings to come into the digital era, bringing consumers a better experience. And for the first time, lawyers, banks and land registries can now collaborate online rather than travel to settlement rooms to finalise transactions.

The property exchange network called PEXA is now live in Queensland. It offers an alternative to manual, paper-based property settlements. Properties are exchanged via a secure platform with final funds settling through the Reserve Bank... Continue reading